Download the HANDBOOK for detailed information and forms regarding the trip.

​The PowerPoint contains the basic procedures for the trip.

Trip Contract needs to be signed and turned in to Mr. Rausch or Mrs. Gleason by October 15th

We are pleased to announce that the PHS Music Performing Ensembles will have the opportunity to play in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Color Guard, Dance Team, Concert and Symphonic Band will be taking part in the Music In The Parks Festival on April 19-22, 2018

We will depart PHS on Thursday morning (April 22, 2018), during the April school vacation week. We will be traveling by motor coach, arriving in Williamsburg that evening. Students will have the opportunity to have some free time at Virginia Beach on Friday morning. Later that day on Friday, the students will be performing at a pre-determined location (usually a high school) for a panel of judges. Each ensemble will receive a rating and a score that will be announced at Saturday’s Festival Awards Ceremony. Portsmouth will be one of several schools that will be performing that weekend.

After the performances on Friday, we will be eating dinner together at a restaurant in Williamsburg. Following dinner, students will be talking the Walking Tour of Old Colonial Williamsburg with Lanterns.

Students will spend the day Saturday at Busch Gardens with the Awards Ceremony at night. Sunday will be our travel day back home. All meals are included with the trip price. There will be meals in which we give students $15 cash and other meals in which pricing will be included (breakfast buffets, dinner at restaurant)

In closing, please remember that you are representing not only Portsmouth High School, but the town of Portsmouth and the state of Rhode Island. We want you to enjoy every aspect of this trip but remember our focus is to prepare and perform with the highest level of musicianship we are able to do.